KaLa was amazing! She was very responsive, punctual and personable. As a true professional she…read morecame well prepared with all her gear including makeup, chairs and lighting. She offered great suggestions while listening to my desires. On top of that she was nice and easy to talk to. My hair and makeup turned out great and helped make my wedding day special.

KaLa is an outstanding artist and a great person! I loved working with her and was impressed by her…read morefriendliness, professionalism, and overall great vibe. She is truly invested in making you and your bridal party look incredible and the best ever. She is attentive to detail and listens to your style preferences closely. Thank you so much, KaLa. I recommend KaLa, who goes above and beyond, and does so with a big smile and heart.

Chelsey is a talented, creative makeup artist who sets herself apart from the rest with her raw…read moretalent, attention to detail, really listening to her clients, and giving honest calculated suggestions to achieve the perfect look. She did makeup for me and my entire bridal party -- six girls plus my mom ranging in varying types of skin sensitivities and maturation. Chelsey patiently took the time to consider each bridesmaids personal preferences in terms of intensity but still made everyone look photo ready and inline with my preferred "look"! In addition to the beautiful work on my wedding day, Chelsey went above and beyond to ease the mind of an overwhelmed bride (me) by: 1. being super punctual on the day of 2. working efficiently while still being personable and friendly, yet keeping us on a tight, timely schedule 3. initiating communication with me in the weeks leading up to the wedding when 10,000 details were flying at me full speed with no time to think. tldr; Chelsey has dope talent and is incredible consistent and reliable. Thank you Chelsey!! 100% would hire her again!

Chelsey is truly amazing at what she does. From the trial appointment, she makes sure she really…read moreunderstands what you want to look like on your big day. Takes the time to ask questions, takes notes, and make you feel comfortable. Through out the process up to your big day, she is responsive, and reaches out to you just so you know she's there still, and confirming she will be there when you need her. She was early, set up, and didn't ever miss a beat on my wedding day. She did my sister (MOH), my mom, my mother in law, and myself. All ranging in skin types, and completed every perfectly!! Everyone looked truly amazing and very flattering make up on each person. Nothing was over done, and made each of us look like ourselves. I can't thank chelsey enough for helping me on my wedding day. She's so sweet, calm and nurturing. THANK YOU CHELSEY!! I will 1,000,000% use chelsey again for any type of event.

Been a long time client since he worked at MAC Cosmetics, he's very busy but worth waiting list…read more Works very well with woman all ages all races. Love his fun attitude, best makeup skills in the Bay Area. Recommend him a 100%

We met Zach by chance at Ulta recently when we were vacationing in Capitola for a few days. Zach…read morewas incredibly talented and very knowledgable. He did one of the best jobs on my make-up that I have had. He is also a natural teacher and did not rush me or ever make me feel like I asked a dumb question. (I ask a lot of questions about products and styles and treatments). I am in my late 40's and I have had my make-up done countless times, but this was one to remember. He was patient and friendly, too. He is passionate about what he does. I will never forget that when I called him at work to go over how he applied my makeup because I loved it, he met me ON HIS DAY OFF just before we were leaving Capitola to show me how to apply the products just like he did. I couldn't believe it. Amazing. Can't wait to go back to him! I've never seen my eyes look so green.

I found Sarah Nicole through Melissa Marie for my wedding in Big Sur. These ladies, like previous…read morereviews have said, are super sweet and fun and made me, my bridal party and my mom and step-mom feel gorgeous on my big day. Sarah Nicole had to navigate the young (one 13 year old), the older (me and my bridal party) and the wiser (all the moms). Everyone's make-up was spot on and age appropriate. She listened to everyone's needs and if someone wanted an adjustment, was totally open to making that happen. We all received so many compliments and I'm not sure I will look this good at any other time again in my life. Would totally recommend her to anyone - and I hope to get her down to LA someday to help work on some of my clients. Super professional with an amazing personality - you couldn't ask for a better pairing.

If you are looking for someone to do a phenomenal job on your brows look no further! Sarah did an…read moreamazing job on my eyebrows and I couldn't have been happier. She took her time and made sure my eyebrows fit my face perfectly. I no longer have to take time filling them worry about them fading through the day. She is professional and I highly recommend her! Five stars all the way!

The 3 stars is purely for the service; the ladies there that Sunday were friendly and welcoming. I…read morebooked my appointment for Saturday May 24th but little did I know my cousin's wedding would be held on Sunday May 25th. When I called to see if I can reschedule it to the following day, I was told no appointments under my name existed. I was peeved but it worked out fine since I needed it for Sunday anyway. Sunday was booked for 2PM. I arrived at 12:15PM and requested to be seen earlier. I was told to come back at 12:30PM. Yay! I was very anxious because every time I step out of MAC, I feel like a million bucks. I assumed every MAC would create the same experience. Sadly, that did not occur. Although the girl that did my makeup was very nice but she didn't create the smoky eyes like I asked and the lashes she put on me looked incredibly fake. Granted I know I can't expect to look "natural" after a makeup session but it looked totally unreal in an unpleasant manner. To me. Everyone at the wedding liked it but that goes to show you that I do not care what people think or say about me - what matters to me is how I feel and see myself. I was unhappy. My fault. I should have gone to the MAC in San Jose at Westfield Valley Fair. This is just one of many that is added to my "why Santa Cruz sucks" mental list. Side note: I had a blast at my cousin's wedding and cannot wait for another event to get glamorous for. I'm not a makeup person and will never be. You just need to spend at least $50 in MAC products for the makeup session; a really good deal.

I don't usually leave reviews for major department stores and chains but the staff at this MAC…read morecounter, especially Jasmine, is so deserving. I have almost completely converted to MAC makeup so I end up here a lot - I can't seem to run out of everything at the same time. The counter seems to be permanently swamped but you always get at least some acknowledgement that you are there and waiting, which makes such a difference. The artists are willing to give recommendations - I always need help finding that perfect everyday shadow, and I have never been disappointed with their picks. For Halloween this year, I decided to be 100% girly and wanted to add fake lashes to my look. I have been wanting to try them for a while, but the application process and glue in particular scared me. I mentioned them to Jasmine as an afterthought, and she went through the entire procedure with me, did the motions in front of the mirror, trimmed the lashes, and gave me one of the Q-tippy applicators for the glue. So nice! Come Halloween, I got them on my lids first try and they looked amazing. This has totally opened up a whole new world of femininity for me.

I gave The Last Resort 5 stars back in 2018 they are still as incredible as ever. I ended up…read morehaving to drive to Salinas to see Adriana (my first stylist there) because she moved. I was unable to see her for a few months and the grey really went crazy - I had about 6" of grey roots growing out from a great set of highlights. This time I saw Jennica, and she knocked it out of the park! It was quite a job not only covering the grey, but making the highlights look like my hair grows out like that naturally - quite a feat. And, not only did she do a KILLER job, but the price was totally reasonable. I was thinking I might have to take out a second mortgage to pay for it. I'm thrilled with my hair and she deserves all of the 5 stars I'm giving her and The Last Resort.

I couldn't say enough GREAT things about Val and her team! I got married at the end of July, and we…read morehad a tough time finding someone to do hair and makeup. Luckily my planner found The Last Resort! I have long, straight hair that doesn't hold styles well, but I was intent on having romantic waves and curls on my wedding day. Val had me in the salon for a trial run on the day of our rehearsal dinner, and my hair held from about 10 in the morning, through the rehearsal dinner, and until I went to bed that night! The next day (wedding day!) Val and Judy (makeup) met me at the venue to get started. I had a couple of changes I wanted to make to my makeup, and Judy was very receptive and got me the exact look that I wanted. Meanwhile, Val got to work on my hair right away. She also did my (very shy) sister's hair and my (very emotional) mom's hair, and earlier that day had done hair for my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, and friend! I was a little worried about timing, but I sent everyone's requests to Val, and she worked everything out perfectly. My mom was really fretting about her hair, but Val was so reassuring. She is truly skilled at working with hair AND with people! She helped us all feel at-ease and made our hair look beautiful. I'm new to the area, so this also set me up with a great contact for future hair needs. ;) I've already been back to Val for a haircut!

I can't recommend Jennica enough! She is my hair hair dresser. She styled my hair for a Christmas…read moreparty and I felt absolutely amazing, people couldn't stop complimenting it all night. I also saw the beautiful work she did for a bride I know, and it was absolutely stunning. Jennica is talented, professional, and really listens to what you're envisioning. If you want someone who brings out your best and makes you feel confident and radiant, she's the one!

From the owner: I have been in the bridal hair business since 2016 and absolutely loving every minute of it. I get…read moreto create beautiful unique styles while being a part of one of the most important memorable days for my clients.

If you need bridal makeup or lessons by a professional, I highly recommend Faces owned by Lisa…read moreCadiente, it is within Salon Samir in a sunny studio in the back. She is a highly sought after international make-up artist (during my last visit she was going to be a judge for a makeup competition; she believes in giving back to the community and an entrepreneur at heart, for she has helped launch many local talented stylists in the area, but when celebrities need to work (commercial TV or performances) they give Lisa a call, because she's a pro (and travels all around the SF Bay Area for events). I was happy to have found her and wanted a natural makeup look for my wedding. I was very pleased as I did not want huge fake lashes but I needed a boost for the camera and I wanted to feel natural when speaking to guests up close. The results were great! Lisa also introduced me to her colleague Antonio who does fantastic up-dos! Attached are pictures from the makeup and hair trial.

Lisa was a pleasure to work with from booking to the trial and final make up! I was recommended to…read moreLisa by my wonderful hair stylist Michelle and I was so happy with my wedding makeup. I asked for a natural look because I rarely wear makeup. Lisa skillfully delivered a natural look while still making me feel elegant and beautiful. The makeup lasted all night and felt so light. Thank you so much Lisa for helping me feel so beautiful on my special day!